Gallup national: Romney 13% Bachmann 9% Perry 4% Palin 3% Cain 2%

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A candidate doesn't get the second most donations in the last quarter and end up with 1%

No, they reach the high single digits and fade back into post campaign gadfly mode.

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A candidate doesn't get the second most donations in the last quarter and end up with 1%

Because 1% of the Republican Party is willing to give the maximum amount to Congressman Paul while everybody else collects $10 per person doesn't mean they are suddenly larger than 1%.

Actually, Paul got the most in total contributions in the GOP for $200 or less.

No offense, Zarn, but Paulites like you are the biggest reason I toy with getting an intrade account. I'd make a killing betting my head against their hearts over Paul's chances.

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A candidate doesn't get the second most donations in the last quarter and end up with 1%

Because 1% of the Republican Party is willing to give the maximum amount to Congressman Paul while everybody else collects $10 per person doesn't mean they are suddenly larger than 1%.

Actually, Paul got the most in total contributions in the GOP for $200 or less.

No offense, Zarn, but Paulites like you are the biggest reason I toy with getting an intrade account. I'd make a killing betting my head against their hearts over Paul's chances.

I supported McCain in 2008. You can even see it on these forums.

In the primaries? I'm surprised but believe you.

That still doesn't make your assessment of Paul's chances this time any less rose colored though.